A nice self contained story with some masterful, occasionally grotesque art by Gary Gianni (I want the endpapers as a big print) ( )

Into The Silent Sea is so short as to be inconsequential.
There are great ideas here and nods to classic themes like the madness engendered by the sea and the dangers of “truth.” There are hints at the deeper lore of Hellboy and the dark monstrosities that haunt this alternate world. But it all comes to nothing. The graphic novel is the equivalent of flash fiction, without that medium's ability to distill the world's essence. Here much is alluded to in to little space and it feels like buildup leading too payoff.

The art lacks the stylization of the main entries. It is neither bad enough to consider not reading nor compelling enough to warrant buying. I cannot even comment on world building or characters as they do not come into play.
Perhaps if this story was reworked, or incorporated into another part of the series, it might have worked. It almost feels like a ghost story told within the world of Hellboy. There are horrific elements and some chillingly moments, but it has little lasting impact.
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